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'I will seek Vengeance upon those who betrayed my family. I am Ezio Auditore da Firenze. I am an Assassin...'
Betrayed by the ruling families of Italy, a young man embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance. To eradicate corruption and restore his family's honour, he will learn the art of the assassins.
Along the way, Ezio will call upon the wisdom of such great minds as Leonardo Da Vinci and Niccolo Machiavelli - knowing that survival is bound to the skills by which he must live.
To his allies, he will become a force for change - fighting for freedom and justice. To his enemies, he will become a threat dedicated to the destruction of the tyrants abusing the people of Italy.
So begins an epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy.
TRUTH WILL BE WRITTEN IN BLOOD
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Oliver Bowden is the pen-name of an acclaimed novelist and renaissance historian who currently lives in Paris.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I didn't really know what to espect when I decided to read this novel. I have never played the game Assassin's Creed II (Xbox 360), which this is based on, and only had a slim idea of what the game is about. I didn't have high hopes for this book, being a game tie-in I just hoped for a quick action packed read, and it did deliver on that score, and indeed was much better than I had expected.
The story takes place between 1476-1503, thus proceeding over a number of years, indeed during 'interesting times'. The renaissance was in full swing in Italy when this story takes place. Our hero, Ezio Auditore witnesses the hanging of his father and two brothers and swears vengeance. It is then that he starts learning things, such as that he is descended from the Order of Assassins, who are out to prevent those descendants of the Templars from gaining their goal of world domination. Whilst learning the Assassin's Creed Ezio must overthrow the Templars.
What follows is a grand romp through the Italian renaissance, taking in the de' Medicis, the Borgias, da Vinci, Machiavelli, the Sforzas, and Savonarola and his 'bonfires of the vanities'. Whilst locating pages from a Codex, battling foes and helping others, Ezio makes friends and allies to help him on his what has become a quest. With loads of swashbuckling and derring-do, and some romance, will Ezio be able to prevent the Templar conspiracy from obtaining its predominance, and will we also find out who the prophet that has been foretold really is?
A good historical tale this also incorporates a little bit of sci-fi/fantasy, and should appeal to a large number of readers. If you have never played the game it doesn't matter, and you shouldn't let that put you off. If you have played the game I don't know if this novel will help you win, but it may add a different and more absorbing level to the game, and your playing experience.
The story takes place between 1476-1503, thus proceeding over a number of years, indeed during 'interesting times'. The renaissance was in full swing in Italy when this story takes place. Our hero, Ezio Auditore witnesses the hanging of his father and two brothers and swears vengeance. It is then that he starts learning things, such as that he is descended from the Order of Assassins, who are out to prevent those descendants of the Templars from gaining their goal of world domination. Whilst learning the Assassin's Creed Ezio must overthrow the Templars.
What follows is a grand romp through the Italian renaissance, taking in the de' Medicis, the Borgias, da Vinci, Machiavelli, the Sforzas, and Savonarola and his 'bonfires of the vanities'. Whilst locating pages from a Codex, battling foes and helping others, Ezio makes friends and allies to help him on his what has become a quest. With loads of swashbuckling and derring-do, and some romance, will Ezio be able to prevent the Templar conspiracy from obtaining its predominance, and will we also find out who the prophet that has been foretold really is?
A good historical tale this also incorporates a little bit of sci-fi/fantasy, and should appeal to a large number of readers. If you have never played the game it doesn't matter, and you shouldn't let that put you off. If you have played the game I don't know if this novel will help you win, but it may add a different and more absorbing level to the game, and your playing experience.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Couldn't be more fun - action packed from start to finish. I picked this up because I was intrigued both as a reader and as a gamer - but what I think is the crucial element here is that this is a damn good and entertaining story - pretty light hearted, but refreshingly fast-paced. I've not played the game yet - and am now really looking forward to doing so. But if you're not a gamer one can easily just read this as if it were any other historical novel - I'd recommend for fans of Robyn Young or the likes of Iggulden, Sidebottom, Scarrow. Great fun.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very good book adds additional details to the story line from the game and is very entertaining despite missing out the elements from present day with desmond.
Look forward to buying brotherhood and the next book in the series after that.
Worth the money!!
Look forward to buying brotherhood and the next book in the series after that.
Worth the money!!
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I love the Assassin's Creed games, and so it was with this in mind that I approached this book. I wasn't expected anything to differ from the game, but I was keen to see what the... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Madness
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despite this book being based on the it is still very good also you dont need to have played the game to enjoy this book.
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An excellent read - kept me riveted to the very end. It is very interesting if you know and love Italy, giving you some of the history of the cities.
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I'll be doing reviews of these books as i read them.
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This one is fantastic, it holds to the game like super glue, which really works for me, and it even includes the DLC... Read more
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Play the game again instead of reading this book
I actually bought this book from the Penguin Books website as soon as it came out. I was excited about the Assassin's Creed novels, ever since The Invisible Imam had been... Read more
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the game assassins creed 2 was awsome and my friend said i should get the books so i got this one and thaught it would be a guide about the game but it was not the auther has... Read more
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Assassin's Creed: Renaissance
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We received this book really quickly and the packaging was perfect. My son can't put it down and reads at every opportunity.
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